• February-04-2025

Employability Skills Training at Don Bosco College, Yelagiri Hills

Don Bosco Vazhikaatti, Chennai, in collaboration with Don Bosco College, Yelagiri Hills, conducted a two-day seminar on Bosco Employability Skills Training - BEST for 320 graduating students from February 4 to 5, 2025.

The seminar was led by Fr. Joe Anand SDB, Director of Don Bosco Vazhikaatti, Chennai, and his dedicated team, aiming to equip students with essential skills to enhance their career prospects. Through engaging sessions and expert guidance, students were empowered to face challenges and embrace opportunities, making the event a truly transformative experience.

Key Highlights of the Seminar:

The seminar covered a wide range of valuable topics designed to prepare students for the professional world, including:

• Creating a professional profile and personal branding
• Personal grooming and workplace etiquette
• Career guidance on life after graduation
• Interview preparation and group discussion skills.
• Time, people, and resource management
• Core professional skills for workplace success
• Navigating government and private job opportunities
• Introduction to government job portals, scholarships - domestic and foreign, and career options abroad
• Mock interview sessions for real-world exposure and confidence building

Participant Feedback:

Students:

• This seminar gave me a clear roadmap for my career after graduation. I now feel confident about my next steps.
• The mock interviews were an eye-opener, I learned how to present myself better and handle tricky questions.

Faculty and management:

• The session on personal grooming and workplace etiquette was incredibly useful. It helped me understand how to make a strong first impression. – Faculty Member
• We deeply appreciate Don Bosco Vazhikaattis commitment to student development. Their expert guidance has made a significant impact on our students. – College Management

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the college management and staff for their unwavering support and cooperation, which played a crucial role in the seminars success. The dedication of the Don Bosco Vazhikaatti team ensured that this event was a memorable and impactful experience for all participants.